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The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1887-02-19

fer of their entire stock and also their
business premises in payment Of obliga-
tions of local creditors. These local debts
aggregate S225,oOO, chiefly owing to the
banks and local capitalists who endorsed
for the firm. The stock was invoiced,
aggregating $204,000. The total liabili-
ties of the firm will reach $3.50, 900, near
ly all of which, except that secured as
above, is owing in New York.
twenty-five thousand Of the seventy
five thousand prisoners confined in the
jails throughout India are to be released
Wednesday, an act of clemency to CON-
memorate the jubilee of Queen Victoria.
In selecting the prisoners to be liberated
special pains was taken 10 show leni-
ency toward females. All persons i'm
prisoned for debt throughout India,
where the debt was under one hundred
rupees, were liberated; also in commem-
oration of the jubilee in these cases the
government will pay the debts.
The Oregon Legislature on Friday last
passed bill over the governors veto,
authorizing the Oregon Railway s. Navl-
CATION company to construct bridge at
Portland. In the senate the bill was
passed over the veto by vote of twenty
three to five, and in the house it passed by
vote of fifty -one to eight. The matter
has attracted vide interest, because upon
the passage of the bill depended the con-
struction of depot in Portland, and the
lease of the Oregon Railway & Naviga-
ton company to the Union Pacific.
A bloody prize fight to the finish was
fought IN barn near Chicago last Satur-
day, by George hardwood, of New York,
and Frank Stirk, of Philadelphia, weigh
ing each about 100 pounds. Twelve
rounds were fought, ending in complete
knockout of the latter, who, in the elev-
enth round, had to be lifted to his feet by
the seconds and was a mass of pounded
flesh and blood. hardwood was not much
punished. The fight was for $500 side
and gate money. Twenty spectators paid
ten dollars each for tickets. During the
last three rounds Stirks eyes were closed
and he could do nothing, but in spite of
the protests of his friends and even of his
opponent, persisted in standing up to be
knocked down until he was rendered COM
pletcly unconscious by terrific blow
on the jugular.
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1887-02-19
Railroad Notes.


The president has signed the right of
way bill for the Manitoba through the
northern Indian reservation and now there
is no bar to the construction of this sys-
tenn into Montana, which will doubtless
speedily follow.
The Northern Pacific built 17S miles Of
road in 1886, fifteen in Montana, fifteen
in Dakota, thirteen in Idaho, and 1872
miles in Washington Territory; twenty
four stations are distributed along the 17S
miles, five on the Helena & Red Mountain
three on the Spokane & Idaho, and the bal
ancc in the territories named above.
Vice Pres. Oakes and Superintendent
of Motive Power Cushing of the Northern
Pacific are having built an experimental
iron car intended to supply heat, light and
pure water to passenger trains. The car
is to Immediately follow the engine. The
details of the methods of heating, ETC., are
not announced, but the inventor intends
to continue experimenting until prscti-
cal success is attained
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1887-02-19
MONTANA NEWS.

Anaconda was visited by $4,000 fire
last Friday. The loss was mostly on sa-
loon property.
Edwin G. Fields, Of Maryland, has been
appointed to be Indian agent at the Fort
Belknap agency.
A humane justice of the peace refused
to unite in wcdlock 13-year old girl to
brute of a man in Billings last week.
Representative Brown of Beaverhead
county IS lying seriously ill with pneu-
monia at the Sisters hospital in Helena.
Henry Behn and Chas. Kyle were ar
rested at Butte Wednesday for passing
checks stolen from J. Martin at Granite
last December.
Wednesday morning Helena was visited
by another fire which ruined large two
story building in the rear of the barn
used by the street railway.
Postal Inspector Mason is in Butte with
the view of introducing the free delivery
system there, as Butte meets all the legal
requirements emitting her to this metro
politan auxiliary.
The Joint memorial Of the Montana leg
islature protesting against the abolition
of the Office of surveyor general has reach
ed Washington and was laid before the
senate Wednesday.
The agreement entered into between the
Blackfoot Indians and Uncle Sam, through
the board of commissioners sent to treat
with them, has been duly signed and for
warded to Washington.
A claim of Thomas Pierce of Beaver
head county, for $4,000 for depredatlons
committed by the Nez Perces Indians,
has been cut down to $4,000 by the in
terror department, which amount will be
paid to him.
The great works of the Anaconda smelt-
ing company have been closed down and
operations are not to be resumed until next
Nav. The reason given is the low price
Of copper and the extreme difficulty of
obtaining fuel.
Belle Hudson, a young cyprian, during a
fit of despondency, shot herself in the
right breast last Monday at Helena, inf1ict-
ing wound which proved fatal. She
was young and handsome woman and
had to her credit in the bank over $500.
Sunday morning William Murphy fell
a distance of two hundred feet down the
Makeup Jim mining shaft at Bntte and
was instantly killed, his body being crush
ed and terribly mutilated. He was in the
cage ascending and when near the top be-
came dizzy and fell.
Chas. Hamilton, wood chopper, left
Marysville on the 9th inst. bound for his
cabin south of Empire. He reached EN-
pire at about six o'clock in the evening
and started by an indistinct trail for hi:
home a mile and half distant, but froze
to death on the way HIS body was found
the next day, frozen solid.
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w. e.. L. U. Items.


at Marion, Ala, bankers clerk re-
Gently said that in counting package
of money he noticed 800 bill on which
was written with an indelible pencil
"this is the last of $4,000; whisky did
it,"
*
At an annual meeting of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. of Va.
the following resolution was adopted:
Resolved-that our heartfelt thanks are
hereby rendered to Mrs. Francis Cleve-
land, for the position she has taken in
the chief social circles OF the nation as
total abstainer from all Intoxicating
drinks, and we pray Gods blessing on
her young life and on her home beliey-
ing that history will applaud her actions
as all sincere minds must even now ap-
prove her motives.
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1887-02-19
The Mines on the saltwater,


The Minneapolis mining and smelling
company, says st. Paul special to the
Independent, has just voted to increase
the capital stock to $2,5OO,0O0, reorgan-
izing on the same basis as the Granite
Mountain Mining company of Phillips
burg, Montana, and setting aside half
million of the stock for development pur-
poses. The Saltwater Mining company
has taken similar action. These two min
ing leads thus represented are practically
identical and the controlling interest in
in each is held by Minneapolis parties.
The officers of the Minneapolis are: A. c.
Eustin, president; E, ]. Davenport, secre-
tary. The officers of the Saltwater COM
pany are: Emerson Cole, president; ]. W.
Griffin, secretary. The mines are located
near the Yellowstone Park, about forty
miles from the Northern Pacific, but both
are on the line of the proposed Rocky
Forks railroad, in which Minneapolis peo-
pie are heavily interested, and by the
handling of which Saltwater and Cooke
City people will be greatly benefited.
The ore is understood to be unusually
rich, the copper alone averaging 80 per
cent, while that of the famous Anaconda,
near Butte, only runs 124, and the silver
is SAID to run in these new mines 800
ounces to the ton. The smelter will be
put in this spring.
The Livingston enterprise. [volume] (Livingston, Mont.) 1883-1914, 1887-02-19

1t is rumored that there was perfect
understanding between Governors Hauser
and Leslie about the appointments made
by the former before he went out of office.
Leslie asked HIM to do so as he (Leslie)
was unfamiliar with the most deserving
men of the territory, hence Hauser's ap-
pointments.
Saturday morning fire burned out the
interior of the Central beer hall building
in Helena. 1t was three-story structure
and the third story was utilized for lodg
ing purposes, and after the fire was ex-
tinguished one Mckee was found dead in
one of the rooms. having been suffocated.
Dillon Tribune: The old adobe build
ing, in which the first session of the legis-
lature of Montana was held, is still stand
ing at the lower end of Main street, Ban
mack. The old building is in very good
state of preservation, but it looks as
though it might be hundred years old,
so weather beaten are its walls and roof.
Independent: A private telegram from
Fort Benton received by Helena gentle
man ON Sunday, gave the following prices
of staples in that town: Flour, 81 per
sack; coal. $50 to $50 per ton: green will
low wood, $50 per cord; potatoes not to
be had at any price. Councilman Collins
learned yesterday that flour was $40 per
sack. These are regular famine prices.
Geo. Thirloway Of Butte met with
frightful death Thursday. He was riding
on horseback when his horse became un-
manageable and threw him to the ground.
The hitching stap in some way became
securely fastened around his right wrist
and he was dragged several hundred yards
by it. When found life was nearly ex
tinct and his body was mutulated almost
beyond recognition.
Phillipsburg Mail: A block of ice cut
out Of the Upper Fred Burr creek for
summer use at the brewery showed 10
large trout Theoretically sealed in the pure
and transparent mass. The beauties were
shown in the most graceful position i'm
aginable, every tinted scale glistening
through the CONCEALED water with all the
force and effect of life. 1t was an absolute
shame to break into their privacy, but it
was done, and one of the prisoners, weigh
ing 17lbs. 15a ozs., was considerably
sent to the Mail office. where in due time
it will be editorially discussed.
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Proceedings of the Fifteenth Regular Ses-
sion.


Proceedings of the Fifteenth Regular ses-
sion.
/ COUNCIL.
FRIDAY, 11TH.-Pardee introduced G.
Il. No. 80, increasing the salary of the
territorial treasurer to So. 900 per year and
his bond to $4,000; ordered printed.
Richards introduced C. B. No. 81, auth
orizing the district court to change the
names of persons and places upon proper
application. Richards introduced c. B.
No. 80, providing for the adoption of
children. c. J. NJ. No. 3--Asking con-
gress to reimburse the settlers who were
crowded out of the Yellowstone Park by
its being set aside as national reserve,
was passed by an unanimous vote. Thomp-
son introduced G. B. No. 33, which is the
revenue law upon which he has been at
work ever since the session began. 1t is
very voluminous, naturally. but is very
thorough in regard to the assessment of
property, equalization, levy and collection
of taxes, returns by the different officers,
sales for delinquent taxes, exemptions, and
everything coming under the subject. 1t
was read first and second times by title
and ordered printed.
SATURDAY, 12TH-H. B. No. 1, with
amendments, the rape bill, was read a
third time and passed by an unanimous
vote. Council bill No. 16, Collins bank
bill came up on third reading and passed
by an unanimous vote.
MONDAY, 14TH.-Sutherlin introduced
G. B. No. IS, to restrict the use of poison
for killing wild animals. 1t makes the
putting out Of any poisoned bait within
five miles of any sheep or cattle ranch or
corral unlawful, except when done with
the consent of the owner or owners of any
such ranch or corral It was read first
and second times and ordered printed.
Collins introduced c. B. No. SO, providing
for the appointment Of public examiner
to look into and be vigilaDtly watchful of
the books of both territorial and county
officers. The bill to encourage tree plant
ing passed by ar unanimous vote. House
resolution providing fer the appointment
of a joint committee of three councilmen
and five representatives to inspect the
penitentiary and insane asylum was con-
sidered and adopted.
TUESDAY, 15TH.-Collins introduced c.
B. No. 81, making it punishable offense
to operate saloon outside of the limits
OF any town or village, where railroad
construction work is going on, or any
mining, mechanical, OR industrial work is
under way on which is employed five or
more men. c. B. No. 12, the estray law,
was passed by an unanimous vote. c. B.
No. 81, the arbitration bill, passed, as did
c. B. No. II, Furnishing the making and
using of false pedigrees Of stock. H. B.
No. 13 was passed on third reading.
WEDNESDAY, 16TH.-Holliday reported
C. B. No. 1S correctly engrossed; placed
on calendar for third reading. Richards,
from committee of the whole, reported
G. B. No. "a and Il. B.. No. 81 with
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
entertainment.

BE not forgeiful 70 entertain
strangers for thereby some have enter
tanned angels unawares. This
thorough apostolic statement is known
to every student Of theology, and il
there is hospitality anywhere il should
certainly DO found among evangelical
clergymen. But all great men have
their pccularities, and language is diff
ferently understood. It would there
fore not surprise our readers if they
should hear venerable but somewhat
stoical monk futter at the presence Of
another monk within his domain, or a
shylock toll from early morn until dewy
eve topreyent shekel being distracted
from what may become his strong box.
Itfs lonely to see the stranger halted
and Tested under the porch Of the famil-
lar hanse, but disgusting when the re-
ligioh ''that thinketh no evil, and is
kinds' expresses itself in secret assassi-
MATCH Of the wayfarer unable to defend
himsaf. Still 1.-THE Gods have feet Of
wool, and sooner or later birds come
backstA their own nest.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
PRESENT PROSPERITY.

There is no country today in the
northwest with the same area of the
Black Hills that is enjoying such pros
perity as this region. Our prosperous
condition has been brought about
through various causes. Vegetation,
grains and fruits have all given boun-
tiful yield during tho season now draw
ing to close, hence 'there is corn to
sell and corn to keep" The mining in
dustry is in the most fiattering condi-
ton today that it ever has been. Re-
newed interests are apparent in every
camp, and capitalists and prospectors
alike have greater faith in the magni-
tude of the country than during previ-
Gus years. Recent favorable develop
ments give them this renewed conf
dence. Cattle are in good condition
where the ranges have not been over
stocked, and horses promise to lead the
live stock industry of the Hills. The
railroad will DO completed to this place
in few days, which will give us rail ia
cilities with the east.
Sturgis, therefore, occupies the most
enyiable position Of any town today
in the Hills. She is situated to com
mand a large trade and take advantage
Of every industry developed in this re-
gion. Over two hundred thousand
dollars arc paid out annually at TT.
Meade, large amount OF which is spent
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
Good work.

At the last session, OF the board of COM
missioners Abe Hills license was re-
voked. The following from Col. Til
ford no doubt had much to do with the
action of the board. The commissioners
are to be commended for their course in
the matter, and Col Tilford has the
thanks of the Sturgis people for his
efforts to remove the place in question
from public highway:
GENTLEMEN: have the honor to sub
NIT the following for your consideration
There is at present a most disreputable
saloon and house OF prostitution, being
run by one Abe Hill on the only prac-
ticable road between this post and Stur-
gis, D. T., just outside Of the, line of the
military reservation, which is az insult
to the post itself and to all the respect
able people who pass along said road.
Since the house was opened it has
been impossible for ladies to pass with
out being subject to open insult by the
disreputable characters continually
lounging about the house and the road
in the vicinity thereof.
also call your attention to- the fact
that in building the road upon which
this is located, and as far up as saloon
known as Parham's, the commanding
officer of this post gave assistance with
troop labor and material at hand, SO
that it seems to me to be just that the
people compelled to reside there should
be given little consideration for work
done off the reservation; which, of
course, was voluntary on their part.
I, therefore, as commanding officer of
this post, request that the license of this
Abe Hill, or whoever is, or may be, the
proprietor of this or any similar disrepu-
table establishment that may be opened
on said road, be revoked or refused, and
that such other action be taken as by
your honorable body is deemed neces-
sary to protect people at this post and
elsewhere when passing along said road,
from being in future subjected to such
insults as have occurred in the past and
are daily occurring at present at said
place.
I am, gentlemen, very respectfully,
your obedient servant.
J. G. TILFoRD,
Lieut.. Col. 9TH Cav.
Commanding Post.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
An nvater sunnar.

Upon the completion of Cornwell's
building an oyster supper will be given,
the proceeds to be used in paying
balance on the Presbyterian church or
gan. Supper will begin at $50 to give
all chance to enjoy feast and have a
good time. Coffee, cake and other vi
ands viii be served. The ladies con
Quoting the affair are cooks of the high
est order. The date will be announced
later.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
viii Leave Decemher /

Mr.. Grabill has decided to close his
photograph gallery and remove from
Sturgis on the LIST OF December, and
those wanting work in his line should
call at once. Cabinet size photographs
reduced to rs per dozen until November
LIZ
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

The new hook and ladder truck arrived
Saturday, and Monday afternoon the
firemen exhibited the wagon by giving a
street parade. The procession was
headed by the Sturgis cornet band. and
upon the whole, the showing was an
excellent advertisement for the fire
company.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
Reduction in the Price Of Bread.

Four loaves of choice bread for
rs cents at the Globe Coffee House
and Bakery. The bread is the best
in the land, and cheaper than you
can make it yourself.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
Attention rjreme on

Regular meeting Dext Thursday even
ing at 7:30 sharp for the transaction Of
important business. ALI members are
requested to attend.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
Cook Wanted.

A fzst-class cook wanted. None
others need apply. Two dining room
girls wanted. Apply to John Farley,
Commercial hotel, St,1rgis, Dakota.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

Sturgis will soon be the forwarding
point for Black Hills freight. This will
be the divisions station when the road is
extended. Now is the time to invest in
neal estate at Sturgis.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
RniIdlnf Materia1.

ID. g. Comstocl has 100000 brick
ready for delivery They are made Of
the best clay and are well burned, maxi
ing the finest and most durable brick
ever made ii the country.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

The Methodist college will be located
at Hot Springs, the enterprising people
Of that place being the highest bidders.
They gave bonus of $4,000.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

A fine assortment OF fresh eonfection-
cries just opened at the Globe bakery.
A large stock of fruits will arrive to-
morrow or next day.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

Iron Hill stock is slowly advancing,
but on a very firm basis this time. This
mine promises to lead anything in the
country, and the beauty of the matter
is, it is local enterprise -Deadwood
capital operating it.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

4. j. Simmons, president of the
School Of Mines at Rapid City, D. T.,
informs a reporter that he viii present
the Corn Palace association with his fine
mineral exhibit, and will add to it from
year to year. Such a gift will be greatly
priced. City Journal.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

Lauren Dunlap, well known in Dako-
ia as former commissioner of immigra-
ton, now on the staff of the Chicago In
ter Ocean, was married to Wisconsin
lady few days after he obtained his d.
vorce.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

The commissioners have appointed
Robert Fl. Driscoll auditor of public ac-
counts for Lawrence county.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

Monheim Bros. have the largest and
best assorted stock Of fresh groceries
and provisions in the Black Hills mar
ket, and from the fact they are selling
large quantities of goods is evidence
that their prices are low.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

An application was made to the su-
preme court this morning by the board
of transportation for an alternative writ
ordering the Fremont, Elkhorn & Mis-
souri, Valley road to show cause why the
road should not comply with the order
of the board to reduce rates. The writ
was allowed and made returnable to-
morrow morning. So far rs it fore
shadows the action of the court it is evi-
dent that the law will be strictly con-
strued in favor Of all the rights of the
people.-Lincoln Neb. Democrat.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
City Taxes Due.

City taxes are now due on Sturgis
property, and all persone knowing them
selves indebted to the town call upon
H. P. Hannah, treasurer, and settle the
same.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
= - = - -
TIME TABLE.

Fremont. Elkhorn q Missouri valley r. 3.
Trains going east leave Rapid City at $50 d. M.
and arrive at sos q. IN.
For the East, South and North. Close connec-
tions and best accommodations
II. Il. ALBERTsoE.
Agent at Rapid City Oak.
w, r. FITCH, r. r.. BuoHANAN,
General Manager. General Pass Agent,
Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

among the merchants 81 Sturgis. Con-
sidering % things thefeis 20 town IN
Southwestern Dakota that offers is many
substantial Inducements TO capitalists as
does the prosperous yet unassuming
town Of Stnrgis.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

The division question is still agitat-
ing the minds of a few politicians of the
territory, but we opine the masses will
give the subject little or no attention on
the day Of election. All want admis-
sion, however, and Dakota can get in as
a whole more easily than by halves.
Although, if the people say divide, we
have no objections.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

The First National bank OF Chadron
takes the place of the one conducted for
some time by Richards Bros.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

Team Wanted.
I wish to trade Sturgis town lots for a
good team of work horses.
d. G. CoMsTocK.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
Wanted.
Team Wanted.

I want to buy ten "CAROLUS''
weanlings. G. J. GERMAN.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12
WAGONMAKERS
Horse : Shoeing

Our facilities for doing all kinds ofsdsI usri!
in our line are second to none in the Hills Good
work guaranteed at reasonable prices Shop on
Main street, opposite Northwestern barn.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1887-10-12

John B. Finch, the temperance advo-
cate, died suddenly at Boston last
week.